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THE DIVINE SISTER is a devilishly funny. It is a fun, comedic, irreverent, and enthralling. It's unlike any of the works that inspired it. The play will seem vaguely familiar at times, but it stands on its own as uniquely creative!

Japanese boy band Naniwa Danshi has released “ND⁵,” their newest album that brings their global 'NaniFam' five incredible years' worth of Diamond Smiles and Happy Surprises, now available to download and stream worldwide on YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and more.

School performances have changed. No longer vehicles for anxiety and fear - now one feels expression billowing from the stage and support beaming from the audience. The Next Generation Festival continues at the Royal Ballet and Opera Linbury Theatre with a combined performance of The Royal Ballet School (RBS) and School of American Ballet (SAB).

Princess Anastasia has been found at the Royal Theatre in Benton. Seriously, I am a starry-heart eyes believer that Karis Martin is the real lost princess. There is no way you can tell me otherwise, and if you don't believe me, go see for yourself. This is your last weekend to catch Anastasia, and trust me, you do not want to miss it. Directed by Jeremy Clay, with Assistant Director Aubree Blankenship, Co-Music Directors Justin and Heidi McCartney, and Choreographer Jordyn Purtle, this sweeping musical adventure is filled with romance, humor, and enough theatrical magic to leave audiences completely enchanted.

Ahead of the St. Paul Saints' Pride Night at CHS Field on June 18, I had the chance to speak with Executive Vice President and General Manager Zane Heinselman about the night's celebration and the importance of creating an inclusive experience for fans.

When honest artistic integrity meets conservative religious outrage, what follows is escalating frenzy, controlled chaos, and poignant reflections on what it means to produce art and tell the stories where they need to be heard — and the conflicting struggles that come with such intentions. Tin Drum Theatre Company’s Chicago premiere of Southern Rapture, written by Eric Coble and directed by Jason Palmer, holds a brilliantly comical and satirical mirror up to the weaponization of civic institutions and artistic freedom. 

Ku-ring-gai Council voted to let the Development Application for Marian St Theatre lapse after more than 13 years of closure and over $1.7 million in public planning investment, abandoning the only approved pathway to restoring a performing arts venue in the area.

Rick Beato Live has upgraded its Sydney stop to the Enmore Theatre following overwhelming ticket demand, as part of the musician and YouTube creator's Australia and New Zealand tour.

Canadian actor and playwright Jonathan Wilson will bring his solo show A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION to Gilded Balloon Patter House for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, charting queer history and coming-of-age in 1970s and '80s Toronto.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center will present NĀ HŌKŪ HOU 2026 on June 27 in the Castle Theater. The concert will bring together some of Hawaiʻi's most celebrated musicians, including Henry Kapono, Anthony Pfluke, Brother Noland, and Kalaʻe Camarillo, for an evening recognizing this year's Nā Hōkū Hanohano nominees and past award recipients.

The Chicago Philharmonic will perform AMERICAN MAVERICKS at the new Elie Wiesel Auditorium at the Obama Presidential Center, one of the first performances in the landmark space, featuring guest artists Kishi Bashi and others.

The Old Globe is presenting William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure as the opening production of its 2026 Summer Shakespeare Festival. Directed by Vivienne Benesch, the production stars Ato Blankson-Wood, Amelia Pedlow, Sam Lilja, and more. Check out photos from the production below.

Award-winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise will return to Milwaukee this August for Graceful Warrior, a special benefit concert for Skylight Music Theatre celebrating the life and music of his late son, McCanna 'Mac' Sinise.

New production photos have been released for A Walk on the Moon, the new musical inspired by the award-winning film. The production stars Talia Suskauer, Max Chernin, Sam Gravitte, and Andréa Burns, and features the voice of six-time Emmy and Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh.

DUETS: The Concert Series, now in its 11th volume, will return to 54 Below pairing future Broadway stars with their Broadway idols in an evening of music and storytelling created by Megan Minutillo.

Shakespeare LIVE will present a free outdoor production of Macbeth at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, Texas, Halloween weekend. IJ Gordon and Nicole Delarosa star, co-directed by Raphael Parry and Claire Parry.

Jobsite Theater's production of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT is set to open at the Straz Center in Tampa, with the principal cast now announced for the rock opera.

REV Federal Credit Union announced a $100,000 naming gift to Thalian Hall's capital campaign, securing naming rights for a ceiling mural in the upcoming Wilde Cat Club, a new coffee shop, martini bar, and music venue.

New York Live Arts announced its fall 2026 season, headlined by a Bill T. Jones world premiere commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, alongside works by Benjamin Akio Kimitch, Joanna Kotze, Ain Gordon, and Dorothée Munyaneza.

McCarter Theatre Center closed its 2025–2026 season with a gala honoring 30-year Artistic Director Emily Mann, presenting her with the inaugural Roger S. Berlind Award, with a performance by Tony winner Kecia Lewis.

The reviews are in for Label•less, the new musical experience created by Lea and Drew Lachey that officially opened Off-Broadway on June 18. Featuring a cast of young performers sharing real-life stories through music, movement, and personal testimony, the production is now running at The Duke on 42nd Street through August 29.

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will present the 14th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival, featuring artists from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, and Broadway across multiple Lake Tahoe venues.

Composer Ayn Inserto and the WDR Big Band are set to release a live album featuring trumpeter Sean Jones, capturing a collaborative performance from the acclaimed jazz ensemble.

Renaissance Theatre Company's immersive Studio 54-inspired show DISCO BOOTS has drawn over 3,000 guests and will conclude its final extension in Orlando, featuring live singers, dancers, drag performers, and themed nights.

The Shaw Festival will present Bernard Shaw's HEARTBREAK HOUSE, directed by artistic director Tim Carroll, in a new production at the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, featuring a cast led by Allison Edwards-Crewe and Tom Rooney.